I want to express my concern for the people of Salt Lake City, who
are suffering the effects of a devastating tornado that tore through
their city this afternoon. I was particularly saddened to learn that
the tornado left at least one person dead and dozens injured.

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are
already on the ground; more officials are en route; and FEMA Director
James Lee Witt has talked by phone with Governor Leavitt. The burden of
recovery will be heavy, but it is a burden that the people of Salt Lake
City need not carry alone. As they begin the difficult process of
mourning, healing, and rebuilding, our Nation stands steadfastly behind
them.